Of course, a survey of the fastest animals on the planet would include the speedy cheetah, but there are many other fast ...

Cheetahs may hold the reputation for being the world’s fastest animal – and with a running ... or dive in order to strike their kill mid-air. According to the National Audubon Society ...

The cheetah is the fastest land animal, with a top speed of 60-70 mph. Its muscular build and sharp claws help it maintain traction ...

They're the sprinters of the animal world - cheetahs on land, falcons in the air and marlins in the sea ... that the largest animals are not the fastest," said Prof Walter Jetz, from the US's ...

The springbok, known for its "pronking" behavior, where it leaps up to 11 feet into the air, can reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour ...

But all of that is a world away. Here in the silent landscape ... The bird beats its large, powerful wings and climbs high into the crisp air, immediately spots the lure, and flies toward it ...

As one of the fastest animals, the peregrine falcon was snapped ... diving technique called a 'stoop' which minimizes air resistance and speed while plummeting towards prey.

The raptor is the fastest bird, and the fastest member of the animal kingdom ... diving technique called a 'stoop' which minimizes air resistance and maximizes speed while plummeting towards ...